Nicotine causes catecholamine release (norepinephrine and epinephrine) which increases heart rate and cardiac workload and it also promotes platelet adhesion that increases the risk of emboli formation

What were identified as the common barriers to smoking cessation?
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History of relapses, stress, gaining weight, no support, depression

How does a diagnosis of diabetes impact the risks for developing CAD?

People with diabetes, even if it is well controlled, develop CAD more often and earlier and with no differences in gender.

What are the cluster of risk factors referred to as Metabolic Syndrome?
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